Welo, Anahulu Hoʻonui

Happy Spring! Now in the time after the Spring Equinox, Ka Piko o Wākea

Anahulu Hoʻonui

Welcome to Gather Core, a newsletter by Onomea Country Market, released at the beginning of each anahulu.


gather (n.v.adj.) bring/come together, collect, understand

core (n.v.adj.) center, heart, gut, mind, innermost, enduring

Fruit Stand Menu

Local Produce

  • Cacao

  • Apple Banana

  • Papaya

Baked Goods

  • Fresh Rosemary Bread available on Fridays (can pre-order to reserve a loaf)

Fridge Items

Tropical Dreams - Icecream Flavors:

  • Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Nut

  • Strawberry Cheesecake

  • Passion Sorbet

  • Mint Chocolate Chip

  • Salted Caramel

  • Green Tea (Matcha)

  • Kona Coffee

Na 'Aumakua

Na ‘Aumakua or Pule Ho'uluulu
*Adapted from Hawaiian Antiquities by David Malo

Na ‘Aumakua mai ka la hiki a ka la kau!
Mai ka ho’oku’i a ka halawai
Na ‘Aumakua ia Kahinakua, ia Kahina’alo
Ia ka’a ‘akau i ka lani
‘O kiha i ka lani
‘Owe i ka lani
Nunulu i ka lani
Kaholo i ka lani
Eia na pulapula a ‘oukou ‘o ka 'ohana (insert your family name) 
E malama ‘oukou ia makou
E ulu i ka lani
E ulu i ka honua
E ulu i ka pae’aina o Hawai’i a me (can insert another place)
E ho mai i ka ‘ike
E ho mai i ka ikaika
E ho mai i ke akamai
E ho mai i ka maopopo pono
E ho mai i ka ‘ike papalua
E ho mai i ka mana.
‘Amama ua noa.

Ancestors from the rising to the setting sun
From the zenith to the horizon
Ancestors who stand at our back and front
You who stand at our right hand
A breathing in the heavens
An utterance in the heavens
A clear, ringing voice in the heavens
A voice reverberating in the heavens
Here are your descendants, the (name of your family)
Safeguard us
That we may flourish in the heavens
That we may flourish on earth
That we may flourish in the Hawaiian islands and in this Salish island
Grant us knowledge
Grant us strength
Grant us intelligence
Grant us understanding
Grant us insight
Grant us power
The prayer is lifted, it is free.

Song of the Anahulu

Maui Hawaiian Sup’pa Man by Braddah IZ, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Community Happenings

  • Hoʻōla Farms Groundwork to Grow: Agribusiness Development. An introductory four-week course on Agribusiness for beginning farmers. April 8th-May 3rd. Only a few spots left. hoolafarms.org/groundwork-to-grow-courses/

  • Intro to Beekeeping Workshop on Saturday, April 5th, 9:30am-11:30pm at Onomea Hub in Pepeʻekeo. Register through this link.

  • Lā Honua Earth Day Festival on April 19th at Pepeekeo Park sunrise to sundown. Join us for tree/plant giveaway, scenic 5k walk & run, Earth Day market, live performances, and pau hana. projectkanu.org/lahonua

  • Hui Mālama I Ke Ala ʻŪlili - huiMAU has 2 open positions: ʻĀina Education Program Specialist & ʻĀina Education Program Assistant. Join their ʻāina restoration crew. instagram.com/huimau_ohana and alaulili.com

  • Pauhana Paʻauilo First Friday at huiMAU hub on April 4th, 5pm-8pm. Live music by Darlene Ahuna. instagram.com/huimau_hub and alaulili.com/huimau_hub

  • Hale O Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. April 12th, 2025. 9am-11:30am. Join them in connecting with ʻāina through traditional Hawaiian fishpond management in Keaukaha. instagram.com/hale_o_lono and edithkanakaolefoundation.org/sites Potluck encouraged. Recommended to bring tabis, gloves, sunscreen, and water.

  • Native Hawaiian Plant Festival on April 12th 9am-3pm at Laulima Nature Center. Giveaways, educational booths, and hands-on activities. laulimanaturecenter.com/events and instagram.com/laulimanaturecenter

  • Waiwaolani Scholarship for high school students who love Native plants. To enter, photograph any Native plant and answer their prompt. Deadline April 4th. Find more information at instagram.com/waiaolani

Follow this link https://linktr.ee/gathercore to make submissions for Community Happenings and/or Maker Spotlights.

Onomea Country Market is a family style run corner store located at the end of the scenic route in Pepeʻekeo. We carry local produce from Hawaiʻi farms and other locally made products from Hawaiʻi farmers, artists, and makers. We also carry grocery and convenience items. Along with Piʻilani Kitchen and The Lei Bar, we are apart of Onomea Hub.